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WHO chief cautions against Covid-19 resurgence
The World Health Organization on Monday warned that the global Coronavirus pandemic is not yet over. Addressing the opening session of...

Ronaldinho visits Tunisia to promote tourism
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrived Thursday in Tunisia. He is on a mission with the Tunisian Tourism office to promote the...

Egypt launches National Climate Change Strategy 2050
Egypt's Prime Minister has launched a new national strategy for tackling climate change. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly said Egypt was...

16 year old pilot set to break world record
Mack Rutherford, a British-Belgian 16 year-old who is attempting to break the current world record of youngest person to fly solo around...

Nigeria asks Facebook, other platforms to curtail separatists' posts
The Nigerian government has asked Facebook and other social media platforms to prevent the pro-Biafra separatist group (IPOB) on their...

Confused about your future? Here are amazing tips to help you overcome it
The future may seem scary sometimes, leaving many of us dazed and confused. Especially if you’re not sure where you’re going, are living...

Report: Nigerian billionaire building US biggest consulate in Nigeria is an ex-convict
The United States government has been accused of going into business with Gilbert Chagoury, Nigerian-Lebanese developer and funder of Eko...

Three men sentenced to 155 years for murder of Albino
A Malawian court on Wednesday sentenced three men to 155 years in jail for killing a person with Albinism. Among the culprits is the...

Many displaced in Mozambique due to Climate Crisis
Mozambique continues to feel the growing impact of the climate crisis, which is amplifying vulnerability, driving displacement, and...

Gov’t suspends organisers of Miss Rwanda over sexual misconduct allegations
The government of Rwanda has halted the organization of the national event to select Miss Rwanda following several allegations of...

Former Nigeria's President Jonathan turns down nomination to contest for president
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, will not seek the ruling party ticket to contest presidential elections next year,...

Must read: The subtle art of saying NO
Hey! I know you don't want to be the bad guy but, not saying no....makes you pretty much the weak guy. Saying no makes us uncomfortable...

Mali crisis: Togo's president agrees to mediate
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Wednesday Mali’s request of mediation. "The president and his government are ready to...

46 independent candidates set to run for presidency in Kenya
Kenya has recorded forty-six presidential candidates for the presidential seat. These 46 candidates are among over 7000 cleared to vie in...

Senegal plans to restrict social media usage
Senegal is considering enacting a law to regulate social media. The revelation was made by President Macky Sall on Tuesday during a...

Reasons why you should accomplish your goals
Why should you do everything in your power to achieve your goals? Why should you go through the trouble of disciplining yourself to take...

Police and protesters clash during Eid celebrations in Ethiopia
Ethiopian police used tear gas and briefly clashed with young Muslims in the capital on Monday during prayers to mark the end of Ramadan....

Nigerian History: How Igbos chose to drown than to be enslaved (Pics)
During the slave trade era in Nigeria, some set of Igbo people saw the dignity in dying than being enslaved. An unspecified large number...

South African man brings literature to Soweto
Thami Mazibuko relocated back to Soweto six years ago, he noticed the lack of libraries in the township. In 2018 he started the Soweto...

3 Tips to Keep Going when you are about to give up on your Dream
Everybody has dreams but not everybody is able to make it a reality . Setting your goals can be easy but accomplishing them is the real...

South Africa enters fifth wave of Covid-19 pandemic
There is a new wave of covid 19 in South Africa, the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) warned on Tuesday. "The fifth...

Elon Musk finally buys Twitter
Twitter Inc. on Monday accepted Elon Musk’s bid to take over the company, which would give the world’s richest man control over the...

Nigeria's foremost monarch dies at 83
The longest reigning monarch of Oyo kingdom dies after ruling for 52 years. One of the powerful Nigerian King, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba...

How to spot a user who appears as a friend
Can you tell when a friend is using you? Do you quickly notice when someone is using you indirectly? Sometimes it can be difficult to...

South Africa Struggles Following Deadly Floods
Following weeks of destructive flooding, on Monday the South African government declared a national state of emergency and is now...

7 ways to raise successful kids - Verified by Science
Everyone wants successful children. Success has different meaning to different people but it simply focuses on yielding positive results....

Migrants, refugees in Tunisia demands immediate evacuation to other countries
Dozens of refugees and migrants in Tunisia are demanding evacuation to other countries. The refugees, mostly survivors of illegal...

A D.C mural celebrates Judge Jackson, first Black woman confirmed to SCOTUS
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson may not be officially serving at the pinnacle of the legal profession yet, but her historic nomination is...

Seychelles: French street artist tried for murder acquitted
After almost a year in a Seychelles prison, French street artist Thomas Debatisse will now return home as a free man. The 35-year-old...

Rwanda signs deal to accept UK asylum seekers
Rwanda has struck a deal with Britain to receive some asylum-seekers in the East African country. The move has been criticised by UK...

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter at $43bn valuation
Bid of $54.20 a share for social media company comes after Tesla boss became its largest shareholder Elon Musk has made a hostile bid for...